Elkton, MD · Remote
$30.34 - $48.55/hr
Acts as a liaison between facility, physician and ancillary departments for resolution of problematic accounts. Develops coding policies and procedures in accordance with CMS, AHIMA, AHA, and AMA ...
Elkton, MD · Remote
$30.34 - $48.55/hr
Acts as a liaison between facility, physician and ancillary departments for resolution of problematic accounts. Develops coding policies and procedures in accordance with CMS, AHIMA, AHA, and AMA ...
The Senior Medical Coding Specialist acts as an internal expert to ensure that value-based ... Knowledge of billing practices for hospitals, physicians and/or ancillary providers as well as ...
The Senior Medical Coding Specialist acts as an internal expert to ensure that value-based ... Knowledge of billing practices for hospitals, physicians and/or ancillary providers as well as ...
Linthicum, MD · On-site +1
$176K/yr
Develops and maintains a working rapport with inter-departmental personnel including ancillary ... Some knowledge of medical terminology and CPT/ICD-10 coding. 8. Demonstrate dependability, critical ...
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Linthicum, MD · On-site +1
$176K/yr
Develops and maintains a working rapport with inter-departmental personnel including ancillary ... Some knowledge of medical terminology and CPT/ICD-10 coding. 8. Demonstrate dependability, critical ...
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To thrive as a Remote Ancillary Coder, you need a solid understanding of medical terminology, ICD-10/CPT coding guidelines, and experience with analyzing outpatient ancillary service records. Familiarity with coding software (such as 3M or EncoderPro), and certification such as CCS, CPC, or RHIT, is typically required. Excellent attention to detail, strong time management, and effective communication skills are crucial in a remote environment. These competencies are essential for ensuring accurate code assignment, maximizing reimbursement, and enabling seamless collaboration in a distributed healthcare setting.
A Remote Ancillary Coding job involves reviewing and assigning medical codes for ancillary services such as radiology, laboratory, physical therapy, and other outpatient procedures. Coders ensure accuracy in medical documentation, compliance with coding guidelines, and proper reimbursement for healthcare providers. This role is performed remotely, allowing coders to work from home while using electronic health records (EHR) and coding software. Strong knowledge of CPT, ICD-10, and HCPCS coding systems is typically required, along with certifications such as CCS or CPC.
Remote ancillary coders are responsible for reviewing medical records pertaining to outpatient services—such as laboratory, radiology, and therapy—and assigning the appropriate diagnosis and procedure codes. A typical day involves ensuring records are complete, accurate, and compliant with regulatory standards, often working independently while meeting tight turnaround times. One common challenge is clarifying incomplete documentation remotely, which may require proactive communication with clinical staff for additional information. Success in this role often involves staying up to date with changing coding regulations and maintaining a high level of concentration, especially when managing large volumes of records. Collaboration with other coders and revenue cycle teams is also important to address discrepancies and ensure consistent workflow.
$30.34 - $48.55/hr
Full-time
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO
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7.8
Based on 127 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz
130th of 887 rated healthcare providers
Do you want to work at one of the Top 100 Hospitals in the nation? We are guided by our values of Love and Excellence and are passionate about delivering health, not just health care. Come join us at ChristianaCare!
ChristianaCare, with Hospitals in Wilmington and Newark, DE, as well as Elkton, MD, is one of the largest health care providers in the Mid-Atlantic Region. Named one of "America's Best Hospitals" by U.S. News & World Report, we have an excess of 1,100 beds between our hospitals and are committed to providing the best patient care in the region. We are proud to that Christiana Hospital, Wilmington Hospital, our Ambulatory Services, and HomeHealth have all received ANCC Magnet Recognition.
Primary function:ChristianaCare is seeking a full time Coding Coordinator to be responsible for the timely and accurate coding for reimbursement and data collection purposes. Coordinates daily responsibilities of coding and support staff.
Principal duties and responsibilities:Coordinates daily coding and coding support functions of Health Information Management Services.
Receives / prints management exception reports, reviews discrepancies and makes corrections as necessary. Identifies opportunities to reduce inpatient DNFB. Acts as a liaison between facility, physician and ancillary departments for resolution of problematic accounts.
Develops coding policies and procedures in accordance with CMS, AHIMA, AHA, and AMA guidelines.
Coordinates installation and performs training of coding/abstracting computer system enhancements and updates.
Trains coding staff on current guidelines, regulations, codes, payment schemes and data element requirements.
Serves as a coding subject matter expert to other departments as assigned by the coding management team.
Analyzes and reports trends for improvement opportunities.
Applies Focus PDCA methodology to improve coding section performance.
Responsible for database accuracy, queries, and report writing relating to coding and abstracting as delegated.
Verifies coding and abstracting accuracy by performing quantitative and qualitative reviews.
Codes inpatient and outpatient accounts as necessary to prevent backlog situations.
Education and experience requirements:Christiana Care Health System is an equal opportunity employer, firmly committed to prohibiting discrimination, whose staff is reflective of its community, and considers qualified applicants for open positions without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, pregnancy, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.
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ChristianaCare offers a competitive suite of employee benefits to maximize the wellness of you and your family, including health insurance, paid time off, retirement, an employee assistance program. To learn more about our benefits for eligible positions visithttps://careers.christianacare.org/benefits-compensation/
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ChristianaCare is one of the country's most dynamic health care organizations, centered on improving health outcomes, making high-quality care more accessible and lowering health care costs. ChristianaCare includes an extensive network of outpatient services, home health care, urgent care centers, three hospitals (1,299 beds), a free-standing emergency department, a Level I trauma center and a Level III neonatal intensive care unit, a comprehensive stroke center and regional centers of excellence in heart and vascular care, cancer care and women's health. It also includes the pioneering Gene Editing Institute and was rated by IDG Computerworld as one of the nation's Best Places to Work in IT. ChristianaCare is a nonprofit teaching health system with more than 260 residents and fellows. It is continually ranked by U.S. News & World Report as a Best Hospital. With the unique CareVio data-powered care coordination service and a focus on population health and value-based care, ChristianaCare is shaping the future of health care.
Outpatient health care
10,000+ Employees
Wilmington, DE, US
1888
